Kohler K-8013 Assembly instructions

Installation and Care Guide
Bodysprays
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K-12345M)
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K-8013, K-77119 K-8014
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Tools and Materials
Before You Begin
WARNING: Risk of scalding. High water temperature can
cause severe burns. Set the water temperature at or below
120°F (49°C) following the adjustment procedure in the valve
Installation and Care Guide.
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Spraying pressurized
water directly at the sprayface may cause water to leak
behind the finished wall. Do not spray pressurized water
directly into the sprayface.
IMPORTANT! There must be two or more 1.0 gpm bodysprays per
valve outlet to ensure proper operation of automatic compensating
valves.
Observe all local plumbing and building codes.
Inspect the supply piping for damage. Replace as necessary.
For service parts information, visit your product page at
www.kohler.com/serviceparts.
Sealant Tape
Plus:
• Close nipple or
• 1-1/2" NPT pipe nipple
• 1/2" NPT female fittings
• 11 mm hex bit (provided)
Drill 4-1/8" Hole Saw
Socket Wrench with
7/16" Socket and Extension
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1. Install the Supply Piping
Multiple Bodyspray Installations
Route the water supply lines.
If installing more than one bodyspray off the same supply line,
construct a pressure balancing loop. Locate a tee along the loop at
each bodyspray installation location.
Do not strap the pipes at this time.
Single Bodyspray Installations
Route the water supply line.
Install an elbow to the end of the supply pipe at the bodyspray
installation location.
All Installations
Temporarily install a nipple to each tee/elbow. Do not use any
sealant.
Do not strap the pipes at this time.
Single Bodyspray InstallationMultiple Bodyspray Installation
Nipple
Nipple
Water
Supply
Pressure Balancing Loop
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2. Install the Plaster Guard
Install the plaster guard. Push until the plaster guard is snug
against the face of the elbow (or tee).
3. Set the Pipe Depth
Thin Wall Installations
NOTE: Thin wall installations have a finished wall thickness of less
than 3/8″(10 mm).
To adjust the pipe depth, use a level or other straight edge to line
up the ″Thin Wall Installation″mark with the front face of the
studs.
Standard Wall Installations
To adjust the pipe depth, use a level or other straight edge to line
up the edge of the plaster guard with the front face of the studs.
All Installations
Install appropriate backing and strap the pipes at the adjusted
depth.
Install the Plaster Guard
Elbow (or Tee)
Set Piping Depth
Thin Wall
Standard Wall
Install the
plaster guard.
Align mark with the
front of the stud face.
Align mark with the
front of the stud face.
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4. Install the Finished Wall
Install the water-resistant wall board.
Cut out a 4-1/8″(105 mm) round hole, centered on the pipe
nipple at each desired installation location.
Install the finished wall material.
5. Install the Pipe Nipple
Remove the nipple.
NOTE: The minimum distance between the face of the tee/elbow
and the surface of the finished wall should be 2-1/4″(57 mm). The
measurement for typical installations is 2-7/8″(73 mm).
Measure the distance from the face of the tee/elbow to the
surface of the finished wall. Make any adjustments as needed.
If your measurement is between 2-1/4″(57 mm) and 2-3/4″(70
mm): Use a close pipe nipple.
If your measurement is between 2-3/4″(70 mm) and 3-1/4″(83
mm): Use a 1-1/2″pipe nipple.
Thread the nipple into the tee/elbow and hand tighten.
Measure the distance from the end of the nipple to the surface of
the finished wall. Verify that the distance is at least 1-1/2″(38
mm) and no more than 2″(51 mm).
Remove the nipple.
Finished Wall
Cutout
Tee
(or Elbow)
Cutout
Ø 4-1/8" (105 mm)
2-1/4"
(57 mm)
Min Ø 4-1/8"
(105 mm)
Nipple
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Install the Pipe Nipple (cont.)
Apply thread sealant to the threads of the nipple.
Reinstall the nipple to the tee/elbow.
Run water through the system to flush out any dirt or debris.
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6. Install the Adapter
Install the adapter to the pipe nipple using a socket wrench with
extension, 7/16″socket, and the provided 11 mm bit.
Measure the distance from the face of the adapter to the face of
the finished wall. Verify the distance is at least 7/8″(22 mm) and
no more than 1-3/8″(35 mm). Make any adjustments as needed.
Socket Wrench with Bit
7/8" (22 mm) Min -
1-3/8" (35 mm) Max
Adapter
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7. Install the Waterway
Orient the leak shield with the drain port down and the arrow
pointing ″UP.″
Insert the leak shield into the rough opening.
IMPORTANT! If the waterway cannot be threaded onto the
adapter, remove the pipe nipple and install a longer one.
Using the provided waterway tool, thread the waterway to the
adapter.
NOTICE: Keep the waterway installation tool. This tool is needed
to remove the waterway for cleaning or servicing.
Verify the waterway is centered in the leak shield.
IMPORTANT! If the leak shield is loose after the waterway is
installed, remove the pipe nipple and install a shorter one.
Verify the leak shield is still positioned with the drain port down
and the arrow pointing ″UP.″The leak shield should be snug to
the wall and not move or shift.
Leak Shield
Adapter
Drain Port
Waterway
Waterway Tool
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8. Install the Trim
Locate the drain port on the escutcheon.
Position the escutcheon on the leak shield with the mark on the
leak shield centered in the escutcheon drain port opening.
Press the escutcheon onto the leak shield and turn clockwise to
secure.
Verify the drain port in the leak shield is aligned with the
escutcheon drain port.
Leak Shield
Escutcheon
Drain Port
Center the opening
with mark.
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Remedy Reduced Water Flow
If you are experiencing reduced water flow from your bodyspray, try
one of the following:
Clean the Spray Nozzles
CAUTION: Risk of property damage. Spraying pressurized
water directly at the sprayface may cause water to leak
behind the finished wall. Do not spray pressurized water
directly into the sprayface.
While the water is running, firmly rub your finger across the
spray nozzles to dislodge any debris or mineral build-up. If this
does not improve water flow, proceed to ″Clean the Screen
Washer.″
Clean the Screen Washer
Turn the escutcheon counterclockwise to remove.
Using the waterway tool (provided), remove the waterway.
Using a socket wrench with extension and the provided 11 mm
bit (or a 7/16″socket) remove the adapter.
Using a thin-blade screwdriver, carefully pry the screen washer
from the adapter.
Gently rub the washer under running water to remove any
debris.
Reinstall the washer into the adapter.
Escutcheon
Screen Washer
Adapter
Waterway
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